The Trial TMIST is a randomized breast screening trial that will help researchers learn about the best ways to find breast cancer in women who have no symptoms. It compares two types of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved digital […]
Selpercatinib Shows Promise against Lung Cancers with Alterations in RET Gene
The investigational drug selpercatinib may benefit patients with lung cancer whose tumors have alterations in the RET gene, according to preliminary results from a clinical trial. About 2% of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) […]
After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Men May Be More Likely to Die than Women
Men may be more likely than women to die after being diagnosed with breast cancer, particularly during the first 5 years after diagnosis, a new study suggests. In the study, the 5-year overall […]
Wei Zhang: The Art of Precision
“The essence of precision medicine, in particular precision oncology, is to make cancer management more precise based on genomic mapping and molecular characterization of the unique tumors for each patient,” says Dr. […]
Cellanyx: Harnessing the Power of Live Primary Cell Phenomics
Cellanyx, a Massachusetts-based diagnostic company, has developed proprietary live tumor cell phenotypic biomarker tests to improve cancer risk-stratification and allow informed clinical decision making. Their unique approach provides quantitative and actionable information […]
African American Men More Likely to Die from Low-Grade Prostate Cancer
For African American men, the risk of dying from low-grade prostate cancer is double that of men of other races, a new study has found. But, despite the difference, the risk is still small. […]
Darolutamide Delays the Spread of Some Prostate Cancers
The investigational drug darolutamide can help delay the spread of prostate cancer to other parts of the body in men with nonmetastatic castration-resistant disease, according to results from a large clinical trial. In addition, the drug appears […]
More Treatment Options Emerging for Some Men with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
The treatment landscape for metastatic prostate cancer is shifting and expanding yet again, according to new findings from two large clinical trials presented at the 2019 annual meeting of the American Society […]